Foreign ownership of agricultural land-prohibited.
HB 88 prohibits foreign governments, businesses, and individuals from purchasing or acquiring agricultural land in Wyoming. It requires existing foreign owners (as of July 1, 2023) to register their land with the Secretary of State within 60 days and annually thereafter, providing details like location and ownership structure. Violations - including failure to register - carry a $5,000 daily civil penalty, and county clerks must report suspected violations to the Secretary of State. The law also mandates that property tax statements include notices about the ownership restriction and registration requirement.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2023
Last action Feb 7, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 7, 2023
Committee
H COW:H Did not consider for COW
lower
Feb 1, 2023
Lower · Passed
H02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Not Pass 7-0-0-0-0
lower
Jan 27, 2023
Committee
:Rerefer to H02 - Appropriations
lower
Jan 27, 2023
Lower · Passed
H05 - Agriculture:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-4-0-0-0
lower
Jan 16, 2023
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H05 - Agriculture
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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